NEWS THAT HURTS

The Jefferson County Public School System (JCPS) is quietly instituting a comprehensive sex education curriculum in grades K-12 known as Louisville Sex Education Now (LSEN). Planned Parenthood and the ACLU are affiliates of this program.

There has been no public vetting or critique.

JCPS teachers are being trained on the implementation of the LSEN program.

Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the US, performing one of every three abortions, and is financially incentivized to ensure that women opt for abortion when they experience unplanned pregnancies. The ACLU is one of PP's strongest advocates and protectors. Allowing these organizations to participate in, much less to direct implementation of a sex ed program for our youth, is akin to giving foxes keys to the hen house.

At its meeting on November 29, 2016, the JCPS Board heard from community activists and parents who are concerned about the comprehensive sexual education program, including Greg Williams, Kentucky Marriage Movement; Angela Minter, Sisters for Life; OB/GYN Tom Beck, M.D.; and Cathie Young, Louisville RTL. Hear their excellent presentations starting at about 2:35:00.

No LSEN representatives spoke at the Nov. 29 meeting; protocol discouraged board members from responding to the speakers.

BOTTOM LINE: Planned Parenthood has been given entree into JCPS schools. The JCPS Board is empowering them to indoctrinate our youth on the issues of sexuality, abortion and family. Nothing will change if we do not act. Please take the time to email your school board representative and express your concern about this program. You can find your district representative here. Write the JCPS Superintendent: Donna Hargens, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218. Take time to educate yourself about the LSEN program. Refer to the KRLA's PDF for more background information. Sign the petition to express your opinion on this issue.